KAUAIGRL48
08-01-2002, 05:25 PM
I just received my test results and though I know they are high I do have a question. Here are the results:
cholesterol: 336
triglyceride: 406
LDL/VLDL CALC. INVALID FOR TRIG >400
hdl: 33
ldl: 222
vldl: 81
Can anyone explain the invalid part?
I am a menopausal (by hysterectomy)
thanks, Emma
cholesterol: 336
triglyceride: 406
LDL/VLDL CALC. INVALID FOR TRIG >400
hdl: 33
ldl: 222
vldl: 81
Can anyone explain the invalid part?
I am a menopausal (by hysterectomy)
thanks, Emma
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cowboy51
08-02-2002, 12:44 AM
I think if the triglycerides are over 400, then the ldl and vldl cholesterol readings will be inaccurate.
arkie6
08-02-2002, 07:13 AM
LDL is rarely measured on most lab reports, but rather calculated from the other parameters using the following equation:
LDL = Total Cholesterol - HDL - Triglycerides/5
Most labs specify on the test report that LDL values may be invalid when triglyceride levels exceed 400 mg/dl.
Alan
LDL = Total Cholesterol - HDL - Triglycerides/5
Most labs specify on the test report that LDL values may be invalid when triglyceride levels exceed 400 mg/dl.
Alan